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Really Love is Beautiful and Realistic Cinematic Portrait of Black Love
Relationships are complicated. One that feel the moon, feel the stars honeymoon phase dissipates and the rose colored glasses come off you begin to see each other for who you…
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Resort to Love is a RomCom with Heart and Soul
Most people don’t know this about me, but I have been engaged A LOT. My second engagement was the most hurtful because not only did my fiancé break up with…
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The Last Letter From Your Lover Signs, Seals and Delivers on All Levels
Witnessing Woodley grow up before our eyes has resulted in a very nuanced, intentionally stoic performance that encompasses every skill mastered along the way. As Jennifer, without saying one single…
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Iliza Schlesinger Knows What’s Good On Paper Doesn’t Always Make The Cut
While living in New York, I once dated a man who told me he was a former member of a popular R&B group. As time went on, I began…
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Kelvin Harrison, Jr. Gives Another Noteworthy Performance in MONSTER
Trials aren't about being guilty or innocent, but about how well you understand YOU! But what happens after the trial? What happens when you get to possibly go home after…
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In Our Mother’s Garden Cultivates a Soil Rich with Love, Truth and Laughter
You only get one and they teach you that when you are Black in America you can't have a short memory becasue you are singing a very long song. Shantrelle…
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Former Idol Contestant Michael J. Woodard Soars in Arlo The Alligator Boy
Misfits are always frowned upon and berated for being 'weird' or different. That message is painfully brought to life, but we also learn the importance of family - related or…
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Octavia Spencer & Melissa McCarthy Spell Crazy Fun with Thunder Force
Thunder Force is kitchy, crazy fun that doesn't take itself too seriously. The pacing and some plot moments may not be ideal, but I'm gonna stand by my girls, Bobby…
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Netflix Dramedy Moxie Spotlight Teen Feminism with Grit and Honesty
Existing in a world where work from the Suffragette's, women of the 70's and those who coordinated the historic Women's Marches in the 21st century, it has become more imperative…
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Zendaya and John David Washington Sizzle in Malcolm and Marie
I love a film that keeps you on your toes and leaves you perplexed, invigorated and overwhelmed to the point you can't wait to discuss with your peers and constituents…
